Shaped like a cone; gradually tapering from base to apex.

A cone-bearing tree or shrub of the division Pinophyta, typically evergreen with needle-like or scale-like leaves.

Fused or joined together (referring to similar plant parts that are normally separate).

The fusion of similar plant organs (e.g., petals fusing to form a corolla tube).

The tissue connecting the two halves of an anther.

Coming into contact or converging but not fused (e.g., anthers that touch but remain separate).

The degree of cohesion or resistance of soil to deformation (e.g., loose, friable, firm).

(1) A member of the Asteraceae family; (2) Made up of several distinct parts.

Material added to compost to speed decomposition (e.g., manure, commercial inoculants).

A tool used to introduce air into compost piles to promote aerobic decomposition.